Technics SL-1200GR2 User Manual

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Pitch control
(fine adjustment to pitch)
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To measure pitch
The four rows of strobe mirrors around
the edge of the turntable can assist you in
measuring pitch.
The strobe mirrors are lit by the strobe light
(blue LED) synchronizing with the precise
frequency of digital control.
Always use the blue LED to measure the pitch.
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Strobe light
1
Press [RESET] to turn off the blue
LED light.
2
Press the pitch range select
button to select the pitch range.
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[×2] light on: ±16 %
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[×2] light off: ±8 %
3
While the turntable is revolving
Slide [PITCH ADJ].
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Pitch can be adjusted between approx.
–8 % and +8 % or approx. –16 % and
+16 % according to your selection.

The numbers represent approximate
percentages for your adjustment.
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Pitch range select
button
Blue LED indicator
Pitch control
RESET button
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To reset pitch to the preset value
Press [RESET].
The blue LED indicator lights and the pitch
immediately returns to a preset value regardless
of the [PITCH ADJ] position.
(33-1/3, 45 or 78 rpm)
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Blue LED on: Fixed to the preset value.

Blue LED off: Can be adjusted with
[PITCH ADJ].
Attention
 +6.4 % change in pitch when stationary
+3.3 % change in pitch when stationary
Normal turntable speed (33-1/3, 45 or 78
r/min) when stationary
-3.3 % change in pitch when stationary
Strobe
mirrors
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Technics SL-1200GR2 Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Motor	Coreless Direct Drive Motor
Effective Tonearm Length	230 mm
Overhang	15 mm
Tracking Force Adjustment Range	0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
Power Consumption	11 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	453 x 173 x 372 mm
Power Supply	AC120 V, 60 Hz
Turntable Platter	Aluminum Die-cast
Speeds	33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Wow and Flutter	0.025% W.R.M.S.
Tonearm Type	Universal Static Balance
Headshell Weight	7.6 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight)	5.6 - 12.0 g
Weight	11.5 kg
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78 dB
Terminals	PHONO x 1, GND x 1